Spacious Traditional Property with Commercial Potential in Ogose Town
This unique property, listed as R5-7, presents a rare opportunity in Ogose Town, Saitama Prefecture. It is a large, two-story wooden structure with a total land area of approximately 1,495.19 square meters. The building features a distinctive layout originally designed for live-in employees, resulting in an exceptionally high number of rooms. The first floor comprises six Japanese-style rooms (washitsu), two Western-style rooms, and a shop area. The second floor offers seven Japanese-style rooms and two Western-style rooms. Notably, the shop section is a renovated traditional storehouse (kura), adding significant character and potential.
The property is equipped with essential utilities including water, public gas, and propane. It offers dedicated parking and motorcycle parking spaces, a bicycle parking area, a private garden, and comes with furniture and appliances included. The building features dedicated toilets and a bath, indoor air conditioning for cooling and heating, and a dedicated laundry area.
A critical note from the agent specifies that a separate apartment building visible in the final photos is included in the sale 'as-is'. However, due to its deteriorated state, continued use is not anticipated; the expectation is for it to be demolished and the land repurposed. The property fronts a prefectural road, ensuring good access. It is a short 200-meter walk from both Tobu Ogose Station and JR Hachiko Line's Ogose Station, placing it within a 65-minute train commute to Ikebukuro in central Tokyo.
Ogose Town is known for its vibrant seasonal festivals and natural beauty, including the famous Ogose Plum Grove, which hosts a popular plum blossom festival. The area is also home to the scenic Kuroyama Three Waterfalls, a perfect spot for hiking and enjoying nature. The town has actively promoted community health and family support, declaring itself a 'Health Promotion Town' and offering free medical care for children up to age 18.
